Homework: Reading at least 20 minutes and math.
4th Grade Math Homework: Finish cutting out the MADS card game and play with someone at home at least one time this week. Record the day and person you played with on the envelope. Keep the envelope with your game cards stowed in your red math folder in your binder. Here are links to the instructions and playing cards for MADS.
Summer Artifacts: Please bring them in if you have not already.
Today we shared artifacts, learned how to use a globe and world map following lines of latitude and longitude and identify key features, such as the Prime Meridian. Students used this information to complete a map hunt with a partner, and began to create their own version for others to solve.
Special Guest: The end of the day was highlighted by a visit from a classroom parent, Chelsea (quite pregnant and due any day now) to introduce to us to their soon to be new addition. Chelsea plans to visit the class throughout the year (with baby) to allow the kids to watch him or her grow and change. The kids had great questions for Chelsea and shared birth stories. Don't be surprised if your child asks to tell or retell your family stories tonight.
Just Right Chapter Books: Today we also discussed what a "just right book" is, and are using today and tomorrow to settle on a chapter book. Some students plan to bring a book from home, so please check with your child to make sure they are set to go. Next week we will begin activities with the chapter books they have independently seleted.
4th Grade Math: Today was our first 4th grade math class. We played a game to get to know names and a little bit about each other, counted around the room (a skip counting activity), and learned the math game, MADS (the game coming home today for homework). Our focus today was to bond our group as a "class" as we begin to settle into the math curriculum.
